IB Math AA SL Predicted Papers for November 2026
Six full Analysis & Approaches SL sets — a non-calculator Paper 1 and a calculator Paper 2 — each with a full worked mark scheme, built by our team led by Mr Ejaz from every AA SL paper since 2021 and the real May 2026 exams.
IB Math Analysis & Approaches SL is the algebra-and-calculus route with a non-calculator Paper 1 — and students rarely get to sit a fresh, exam-realistic full paper before November. Our AA SL predicted papers close that gap: six complete Paper 1 + Paper 2 sets, each with a worked mark scheme, written in exact IB style.
Here is what is in the AA SL sets, and how our team — led by Mr Ejaz — builds them from real exam data.
What you get for AA SL
- Six full sets, each with Paper 1 (non-calculator, 80 marks) and Paper 2 (calculator / GDC, 80 marks) — the two-paper AA SL exam, with the non-calculator Paper 1 kept non-calculator.
- A full worked mark scheme for every question, with method marks shown as an examiner awards them.
- Set 1 is free — a complete set, no card required.
- The remaining five sets unlock with a one-time US$100 for AA SL. (AA HL is a separate unlock.)
Built for AA SL, not cut down from HL. Every question sits inside the AA SL syllabus — quadratics and functions, arithmetic and geometric sequences, the binomial theorem, exponentials and logarithms, trigonometry, differential and integral calculus at SL depth, and probability with the normal distribution — with none of the HL-only material (no proof by induction, complex numbers, vectors or Paper 3) creeping in.
Where the marks actually live — AA SL
We tagged the full AA SL bank by topic, paper and mark. A handful of strands carry most of the exam: Calculus and Functions & Equations take the largest share, followed by Trigonometry, Sequences & Series, and Probability & Statistics (including the normal distribution and bivariate data). Because Paper 1 is non-calculator, clean by-hand algebra and differentiation are decisive. Our AA SL paper analysis has the breakdown, and the sets are weighted to match it.
How we build the predictions
1. We read every recent AA SL paper
We tagged every AA SL Paper 1 and Paper 2 question from 2021 to 2025 by topic and mark to see what the exam actually rewards, then designed the six sets so the full syllabus is covered across them.
2. We forecast November, not an average exam
The heavyweight topics that anchor a May paper tend to anchor November too, so we forecast each slot from the recurring big questions rather than blending sessions.
3. We check against the real exams
We scored our method against the real May 2026 papers when they were released. For the official framework, see the IB’s Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches outline.
4. We write like the IB — with clean diagrams
Every question is original, in exact IB wording and difficulty, with mark schemes that show each method mark. Function graphs, trigonometric sketches, area-under-curve figures and statistical diagrams are drawn to match the real papers.
Mr Ejaz has taught IB Mathematics in Singapore for over a decade. The predicted papers are the same analysis he uses with his own AA classes — written down for you.
Two ways to use them
Self-study — US$100. Sit each paper under timed conditions and mark against the worked scheme. Set 1 is free; all six AA SL sets are a one-time US$100. (AA HL is a separate unlock.)
AI self-marking — US$299 (coming soon). Upload your working and get it graded against our scheme, with a clear score and a topic-by-topic breakdown of where the marks slipped.
At a glance — AA SL
- Free — Set 1 (Paper 1 + Paper 2), no payment.
- US$100 — all six AA SL sets, papers + full mark schemes, one-time (AA HL is a separate unlock).
- US$299 — six sets plus AI self-marking (coming soon).
Start with the free set
Sitting AA HL instead? See the AA HL predicted papers, which add Paper 3. On the AI route? Try the AI SL predicted papers, and our AA vs AI guide if you are still deciding. You can also drill topics in the Learning Studio or work with an IB Math tutor. Start with the free Set 1.
Start with Set 1 — free
Sit the November 2026 AA SL paper before the real one
Six full AA SL sets — Paper 1 and Paper 2 — each with a worked mark scheme. Set 1 is free; unlock the rest for one payment (AA SL; AA HL is a separate unlock).
Frequently asked questions
What is in the AA SL predicted papers?
Six full sets, each with a Paper 1 (non-calculator, 80 marks) and a Paper 2 (calculator, 80 marks), each with a full worked mark scheme. There is no Paper 3 at SL.
Is Paper 1 non-calculator?
Yes — AA SL Paper 1 is sat without a calculator and Paper 2 is calculator-active. Every predicted question is written for the correct paper.
Are they really AA SL, not HL questions?
Yes. Every question is checked against the AA SL syllabus — quadratics, functions, sequences and series, trigonometry, SL-depth calculus and statistics — with no HL-only content such as proof by induction, complex numbers, vectors or Paper 3.
How much do they cost, and is anything free?
Set 1 is free with no card. All six AA SL sets are a one-time US$100 (AA HL is a separate unlock). An optional US$299 tier adds AI self-marking (coming soon).
How accurate are they?
They are built from a marks-weighted reading of every AA SL paper 2021 to 2025 and the real May 2026 exams. No one can guarantee the exact questions, but your practice lands where the marks reliably fall.
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